Cotacachi

min 57.2°F max 66°F

min 7933ft max 7933ft

It is the musical capital of Imbabura. Cotacachi is geographically the largest canton of the province and therefore enjoys from a variety of landscapes and climatic floors that house various human groups and the Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve, one of the most visited and protected natural areas in the country. Here is also the Cuicocha lagoon, characterized by its beauty and easy access. Cotacachi is also an emporium of culture and tradition. Visit the Museum of Cultures, the Mother Church of Santa Ana de Cotacachi. Taste the traditional red meats and an exquisite chicha de jora.

The Intag Zone, is located 58 km southwest of Cotacachi, the sacred valley of Intag, surrounded by majestic landscapes, rivers and waterfalls with crystal clear waters; It has forests and valleys of great natural beauty where there is the opportunity to explore trails and enjoy spectacular viewpoints, also fall in love with nature, through the sighting of birds and mammals; live unique experiences with families and entrepreneurial groups in the manufacture of products based on aloe vera, the manufacture of handicrafts of lufa, cabuya and learn about the process of making organic coffee grown in agroecological farms in the area.

Downloads: Cumbre Taita Imbabura - Trekking (1704 downloads) / Vuelta a Cuicocha - Trekking (1598 downloads)

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